HOUSING MARKET OUTLOOK Canada Edition

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1 Housing Market Information HOUSING MARKET OUTLOOK Canada Edition Date Released: Second Quarter 2015 Housing starts will moderate slightly in 2015 and 2016 Overview 1 This report provides a revised outlook reflecting the evolution of risks since the first quarter of While the decline in oil prices appears to have reached a floor, the full impact of declining oil prices and continued low interest rates on economic and housing activity remains uncertain. To reflect the uncertainty from various risks to the outlook, CMHC presents its forecast in the form of a range. The lower and upper ends of this range reflect the downside and upside risks to the outlook, respectively. Under the base case range, housing starts are expected to decline by 4.1 per cent in 2015 relative to 2014; Multiple Listing Service (MLS ) 2 sales are expected to decline 1.1 per cent, and the MLS average price is expected to increase by 3.4 per cent. Housing Starts: On an annual basis, housing starts are expected to range between 166,540 and 188,580 units in 2015 and from 162,840 to 190,830 units in Resales: Multiple Listing Service (MLS ) sales are expected to range between 437,100 and 494,500 units in 2015 and 424,500 to 491,300 units in Resale Prices: The average MLS price is forecast to be between $402,139 and $439,589 in In 2016, the average MLS price is expected to be between $398,191 and $457,200. The point forecasts call for a 3.4 per cent gain in 2015 and a further per cent gain in Provincial Spotlight: In 2015, housing starts activity is expected to slow in oil-producing regions, particularly Alberta, as a result of weakening economic conditions due to the decline in world oil prices. However, these declines are expected to be partly offset by increasing starts activity in other regions, particularly Ontario, where the economy stands to benefit from falling oil prices, lower interest rates, and a lower Canada/U.S. exchange rate. In 2016, housing starts will decrease marginally in most provinces, while Quebec and British Columbia will witness rising starts. Improving employment trends in Quebec and above-average economic growth in British Columbia will Table of Contents 2 National Outlook 3 Provincial Summary 4 Risks to the Outlook 6 Trends at a Glance 7 Provincial Housing Outlooks 17 Canada Starts 18 Forecast Tables Housing Starts: 2015: 166, , : 162, ,830 Resales: 2015: 437, , : 424, ,300 SUBSCRIBE NOW! Access CMHC s Market Analysis Centre publications quickly and conveniently on the Order Desk at View, print, download or subscribe to get market information ed to you on the day it is released. CMHC s electronic suite of national standardized products is available for free. 1 The outlook is subject to uncertainty. Although point forecasts are presented in this publication, CMHC also presents forecast ranges and risks where appropriate. The forecasts included in this document reflect information available as of April 20, Multiple Listing Service (MLS ) is a registered trademark owned by the Canadian Real Estate Association. Housing market intelligence you can count on

2 support increased starts activity in these provinces. Detailed National Housing Outlook Starts to moderate Housing starts are forecast to moderate relative to 2014, due to a number of factors. To reflect potential risks to the outlook, CMHC produces a range of forecasts which tends to widen as the forecast horizon lengthens due to greater uncertainty. First, total completed and unabsorbed units have trended upward since the early 2000s, driven by the multiunit segment. The inventory 3 of total completed and unabsorbed dwellings per 10,000 population was 4.9 units in the first quarter of 2015, above the historical average of 4.4 units. Among other factors, inventory management by builders is expected to modestly restrain the pace of new home construction over the forecast horizon. Second, the growth of house prices, particularly in major CMAs such as Toronto and Vancouver, is expected to partly offset improvements in affordability from growth in employment and earnings. However, mortgage rates are expected to remain at or near current historic lows over the forecast horizon. This will continue to support housing demand. Taking these factors into consideration, housing starts are expected to moderate over the forecast horizon. Our assessment is that there is more downside risk than upside risk to our forecast. As a result, the lower end of the forecast range is wider than the top of the range.the housing starts forecast range for 2015 is 166,540 to 188,580 units and 162,840 to 190,830 units for Single-detached starts to drive overall moderation In the first quarter of 2015, singledetached starts decreased 13.5 per cent compared to the fourth quarter of 2014, based on seasonally adjusted at an annualized rate data. By the end of the forecast horizon, total singledetached starts are expected to increase relative to the first quarter of 2015 but remain below levels observed in 2014 as homebuyers respond to house price growth by shifting demand away from higherpriced new single-detached homes towards lower-priced alternatives such as new multi-unit dwellings and existing homes. As a result, single-detached starts are forecast to decline in both 2015 and Reflecting the risks to the outlook, single-detached starts are expected to range between 65,900 and 74,480 units for 2015 and between 64,350 and 75,070 units in Multi-unit starts are expected to be stable In the first quarter of 2015, multiunit 4 starts increased 1.4 per cent compared to the fourth quarter of 2014, based on seasonally adjusted at an annualized rate data. Overall, multi-unit starts in 2015 and 2016 are expected to moderate slightly from current, historically high levels. This will reflect several mutually offsetting factors. Some local markets are experiencing modest supply and demand imbalances, with the number of completed and unabsorbed units in the first quarter of 2015 standing at 3.5 units per 10,000 population, above the historical average of 2.7 units. Above-average inventory levels are expected to exert a modestly restraining influence on multi-unit starts, in order to facilitate inventory absorption. Demographic 5 trends are also expected to put downward pressure on multiunit housing demand. As mentioned in previous editions of the Housing Market Outlook, Statistics Canada projections indicate that the growth rate of the Canadian population aged is expected to slow. Our analysis has shown that the population aged represents a large share of the first-time home buyers segment that traditionally enters homeownership through the lower priced multi-unit housing segment. Nevertheless, while the downward pressure on multi-unit starts from supply imbalances and demographic 3 The level of inventories discussed here is for urban centres with a population of 50,000 and over. The inventory of housing units is defined as a snapshot of the level of completed and unabsorbed units at a specific time. A dwelling is defined as being absorbed when a non-binding, non-conditional agreement is made to buy the dwelling. The definition of this concept was recently updated. Prior to 2013, a unit was defined as absorbed when an agreement was made to buy or rent the dwelling. However, data on absorption for multiple dwelling units intended for rent was not always available. Supply conditions in the owner and rental markets are now collected under separate, dedicated surveys (see CMHC s Rental Market Survey for rented accommodation and CMHC s Starts and Completions Survey for owned accommodation). In addition, the series name was changed from newly completed and unoccupied to newly completed and unabsorbed as a result of the move toward counts based on the existence of a binding contract. 4 Multi-unit housing starts include semi-detached, row and apartment units. 5 Demographic forecasts are based on Statistics Canada s medium-growth population projection (CANSIM Table ). Statistics Canada derives alternative population projection scenarios from the official preliminary postcensal estimates of the population of Canada, provinces and territories as of July 1,

3 trends is expected to dominate in 2015, these factors are expected to be offset in 2016 by the shift in demand away from relatively more expensive new single-detached homes towards less expensive dwelling options, including multi-units. As a result, the profile of the outlook for multi-unit starts is expected to be more stable than for single-detached starts. Overall, multi-unit starts in 2015 are expected to decline relative to In 2016, multi-unit starts are expected to remain essentially unchanged from the 2015 level. Multiunit housing starts are expected to range between 100,630 and 114,330 units in 2015 and between 98,510 and 115,800 units in MLS sales are forecast to remain close to 2014 levels MLS sales in 2015 and 2016 are expected to decline relative to levels observed in By 2016, demand for existing units is expected to moderate slightly relative to 2014 and 2015, but still remain above the average MLS national sales level over the 2009 to 2013 period. MLS sales are expected to be between 437,100 and 494,500 units in 2015 and between 424,500 and 491,300 units in Relatively balanced 6 national market conditions expected to continue over the forecast horizon Other than a modest amount of overvaluation at the national level, housing market conditions are expected to remain balanced and broadly in-line with key indicators such as employment, personal disposable income, mortgage rates and population growth. The average MLS price for Canada is expected to be between $402,139 and $439,589 in 2015 and between $398,191 and $457,200 in The slower rate of price growth in 2016 compared to what was observed in 2014 (6.7 per cent) and what is expected in 2015 is due in part to the expectation that the composition of MLS sales will see a reduction in more expensive resale units and an increase in moderately priced resale units. Provincial Summary In 2015, housing starts activity is expected to slow in oil-producing provinces, particularly in Alberta, as a result of weakening economic conditions due to the decline in world oil prices. However, lower starts in oilproducing regions are expected to be partly offset by higher starts in other regions, particularly Ontario, where economic trends should improve as exporters benefit from declining input costs as a result of lower oil prices, lower interest rates, and a lower Canada/U.S. exchange rate. In 2016, housing starts will decrease in most provinces, while Quebec and British Columbia will witness rising starts. Improving employment trends in Quebec and above-average GDP growth in British Columbia are expected to support increased starts activity in the two provinces. With respect to the regional outlook for the existing home market, MLS sales in 2015 in Quebec and British Columbia are expected to see the greatest growth, supported by improving economic conditions. This growth is expected to partially offset expected declines in sales activity in Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Atlantic provinces. In 2016, existing home sales will increase modestly in most provinces and decline in Ontario, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island. Average MLS home prices in British Columbia and Ontario are expected to continue to outpace the national average in 2015 and 2016 while average prices in Alberta are expected to fall below the national average. Trends Impacting Housing 7 Slowing growth in Gross Domestic Product Global economic growth is expected to increase modestly in 2015 and 2016, led by a strengthening U.S. economy. While the fall in oil prices has a net negative impact on the Canadian economy, Canadian nonenergy exports will benefit from an improving U.S. outlook and a lower Canada/U.S. exchange rate, offsetting some of the negative economic impact on the energy sector. Based on the average of private sector forecasts, GDP in Canada is forecast to grow at 2.0 per cent in 2015 and 2.1 per cent in 2016, below the growth rate in 2014 (2.3 per cent). 6 Taking the Canadian MLS market as a whole, a sales-to-new listings ratio below 40 per cent has historically accompanied prices that are rising at a rate less than inflation, a situation known as a buyer s market. A sales-to-new listings ratio above 55 per cent is associated with a seller s market. In a seller s market, home prices generally rise more rapidly than overall inflation. When the sales-to-new listings ratio is between these thresholds, the market is said to be balanced. 7 CMHC`s economic assumptions are based on publicly available information and the average of private sector Canadian forecasters. 3

4 Stable trends in employment The average of private sector forecasts predicts that the overall Canadian unemployment rate will continue to trend lower. In 2015, the unemployment rate is forecast to fall to 6.8 per cent and further to 6.6 per cent in 2016, compared to 6.9 per cent in In addition, hourly earnings are also forecast to grow modestly faster (2.4 per cent) than consumer prices (1.0 per cent) in These trends will help to support housing demand. Household formation will continue to support demand for new dwellings CMHC s Potential Housing Demand (PHD) model uses historical demographic data to project the future pace of average annual household formation, an indicator of new housing demand. Using updated demographic data, the PHD model estimates the average annual pace of household formation at 193,000, over the 2011 to 2016 period, which is slightly higher than the forecast of annual housing starts in 2015 and Mortgage rates are expected to remain at or close to current levels over the forecast horizon Mortgage rates will continue to be supportive of housing demand. Consistent with the view of Canadian economic forecasters, CMHC expects interest rates to remain at or very close to current levels over the forecast horizon. According to CMHC s base case scenario for 2015, the one-year mortgage rate is expected to be in the 2.30 to 3.50 per cent range, while the five-year rate is forecast to be within the 4.00 to 5.50 per cent range. For 2016, the one-year mortgage rate is expected to be in the 2.40 to 4.00 per cent range, while the five-year rate is forecast to be within the 4.20 to 6.20 per cent range. Risks to the Outlook While the outlook for the Canadian housing sector is one of general stability, there are global and domestic risks to consider that could result in added pressure on housing markets, supply imbalances and the ability of households to service their debt. The future path of oil prices remains the most significant domestic risk. After a steady decline over the July 2014 to January 2015 period, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices have stabilized. To date, lower oil prices have negatively impacted the oil-producing economies of Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and particularly Alberta. Housing demand has slowed through adverse effects on employment, household incomes and migration as a result of the potential delay, downsizing or cancellation of major energy projects. According to the Bank of Canada s April 2015 Monetary Policy Report (MPR), investment in the oil and gas industry in Canada is expected to fall by thirty per cent in For Canada as a whole, the potential negative impact of declining oil prices on economic growth is expected to be at least partly offset by continued low interest rates, a declining Canada/ U.S. exchange rate which would improve export competitiveness and the lowering of retail gasoline prices which would benefit households and businesses. However, the full impact of the decline in crude oil prices on the Canadian economy remains unclear and depends on how much oil prices fall and how long they remain at a lower level. If the net negative impact of lower oil prices on the Canadian economy is larger than anticipated, further monetary policy easing may be required to offset the negative economic impact. CMHC s current HMO forecast is based on the April 2015 Industry Consensus view of oil prices rebounding within a range of $50 $60 per barrel (USD) in Under this scenario, we expect a negative impact on housing markets in oil-producing provinces, including Alberta, as some of the more costly oil sands projects get delayed. An additional downside risk related to the fall in oil prices is that it has the potential to exacerbate deflationary concerns in Japan and the European Union (EU). There is also uncertainty regarding the ongoing bailout negotiations between the EU and Greece, as well as continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and in Russia and the Ukraine. All of these factors have the potential to weaken a global recovery and negatively impact Canadian economic growth. An upside risk to our outlook is the potential for stronger-than-expected growth in the U.S., since it would benefit Canadian exporters and likely drive greater-than-expected housing demand. 4

5 Household debt-levels, despite having stabilized, remain a key vulnerability to the Canadian financial system. In the event of a shock, if the unemployment rate among Canadians rises materially, many may need to access their wealth to make ends meet for a period of time. However, with household equity being concentrated in a non-liquid asset such as housing, such a shock could be amplified by the need to sell, resulting in a sudden glut of homes for sale, putting downward pressure on prices and eroding household wealth. In other words, household debt is a vulnerability that can amplify an economic shock and therefore, requires close monitoring. 5

6 Trends at a Glance Key factors and their effects on the housing sector Mortgage rates Employment Income Net migration Demographics 8 Resale market Stock of completed and unabsorbed units Mortgage rates will remain low by historical standards and supportive of housing demand. Based on the consensus among prominent Canadian forecasters, we expect that employment will register growth in the range of 0.3 to 1.3 per cent in 2015 and 0.5 to 1.9 per cent in Income is expected to increase modestly as economic conditions in Canada improve. As a result, income growth will remain supportive of housing demand over the forecast horizon. Canada s economy is expected to continue to attract a high level of immigrants. As a result, the level of net migration will remain above its historical average and help support Canada s housing market. By the end of the forecast horizon, the growth rate of the Canadian population aged is projected to begin a longer-term decline, according to Statistics Canada s projections. This, along with general population aging, will impact the type and tenure of housing demand. Overall market conditions remain relatively balanced and house prices, while showing modest overvaluation, are generally in line with underlying demographic and economic factors at a national level. Reflecting the risks to the outlook, the average MLS price growth is expected to range from -4.7 per cent to 4.1 per cent in 2015, widening to a range of -7.0 per cent to 6.7 per cent in The stock of completed and unabsorbed housing units to population is above the historical average, but has been declining since May Demographic forecasts are based on Statistics Canada s medium-growth population projection (CANSIM Table ). Statistics Canada derives alternative population projection scenarios from the official preliminary postcensal estimates of the population of Canada, provinces and territories as of July 1,

7 Provincial Housing Outlooks British Columbia Overview The British Columbia economy is forecast to expand in 2015 and Population-driven demand for goods and services will contribute to growth in consumer spending. An expected pick up in the pace of US economic growth, coupled with a lower-valued Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar, will grow BC exports. Low oil prices are expected to have a small positive impact on the BC economy, as consumers and businesses benefit from lower transportation costs, and interest rates remain low and stable. Projected population growth of just over one per cent per year is expected to add to demand for ownership and rental housing. While people moving to BC from other countries will be the main source of population growth, people moving to BC from other provinces will add to the population as well. Net interprovincial migration turned positive in 2014, adding more than 10,000 people to the province s population, compared to net outflows in 2012 and Mortgage rates will continue to be supportive of housing demand. Consistent with the view of Canadian economic forecasters, CMHC expects interest rates to remain at or very close to current levels over the forecast horizon. In Detail Single Starts: Single-detached home starts are expected to range from 9,000 to 10,200 units in 2015 and between 8,600 to 10,100 units in Figure Source: CMHC 2016, with the broader range next year reflecting increased downside risk as mortgage rates rise. Builders will respond to stronger demand for new homes this year and next, as rising prices for resale homes attract more buyers to the new home market. Multiple Starts: Multi-unit starts are forecast to maintain a relatively stable level compared to the past decade, although some increase is expected in 2016 as homebuyers shift to lessexpensive housing types as mortgage interest rates rise. Multi-unit starts are forecast to range between 17,400 and 19,700 units in A similar range is expected in 2016, with some upside risk. Resales: MLS sales are forecast to range from 82,300 to 93,100 transactions in 2015 and between 78,700 to 91,800 transactions in Higher levels of turnover will reflect increased interprovincial migration flows and higher employment levels in Gradually rising mortgage interest rates in 2016 may shift home sales to less expensive home types, dampening average price growth. British Columbia Starts (000s) Singles Multiples (F)* 2016(F)* (F): Forecast *The point forecast for provincial total housing starts is 28,700 for 2015 and 29,000 for Economic uncertainty is reflected by the current range of forecasts, which varies from 26,400-29,800 units for 2015 and 26,100-30,500 units for Prices: Balanced resale market conditions are expected to prevail in most housing markets within BC, pointing to moderate price gains. The average home price has been influenced by compositional changes during the past few years. In early 2015, this is still the case as a rising share of higher-priced home sales in Vancouver and a rising share of Vancouver sales out of the BC total put upward pressure on the provincial average MLS price. The CREA house price index, a measure of price change designed to better reflect market price growth, was up 7.2 per cent in March 2015 compared to March 2014 in the Greater Vancouver board area. According to this measure, price gains in other BC large centers have been more moderate: up 2.7 per cent year-over-year in Victoria and up 2.6 per cent year-over-year in Abbotsford- Mission. The MLS average price is forecast to be between $573,700 and $627,500 in 2015, edging higher between $577,000 to $652,000 in

8 Alberta Overview Lower oil prices this year are expected to considerably reduce Alberta s real GDP growth from an estimated 3.8 per cent in 2014 to 0.5 per cent in The consensus forecast is for oil prices to rise in 2016, and in this scenario Alberta s real GDP will increase by 1.8 per cent. The decline in oil prices has slowed Alberta s growth from being the fastest-growing province in Canada in 2014 to one that is facing the risk of a recession. The economic downturn this year is not expected to be as severe as the last recession, which was more broadly based and included the impact of the global financial crisis. Oil and gas companies have been cutting capital expenditures and reducing demand for labour and services. As a result, employment growth in Alberta is projected to drop from 2.4 per cent in 2014 to 0.3 per cent in 2015 and then increase to 1.1 per cent in The unemployment rate in Alberta is projected to rise from an average of 4.7 per cent in 2014 to 5.7 per cent in 2015 and With reduced employment opportunities, migration to Alberta is expected to slow. Net migration to Alberta amounted to 66,784 in Improving relative economic performance in other jurisdictions and a decline in temporary foreign workers will reduce inflows of migrants to Alberta. Net migration is projected to decline to 48,000 in 2015 and to 44,500 in In Detail Single Starts: After increasing by 6.1 per cent in 2014 to 19,563 units, single-detached starts are forecasted Figure to range between 16,400 and 18,500 units in 2015 and between 15,700 to 18,300 units in Supply levels in the resale market are expected to remain elevated offering consumers more options and creating more competition for new home sales. With some companies in a downsizing mode, employment creation will be slower than last year and will slow new home sales. Multiple Starts: The high level of multi-unit construction witnessed in 2014 is projected to decline over the forecast period. From 21,027 units in 2014, multi-unit starts are forecast to range between 15,500 and 18,000 units in 2015 and 12,000 to 15,000 units in While economic and demographic conditions that support housing demand have continued to erode over the first quarter of 2015, multi-unit starts have increased during the same period. However, this is not expected to be sustained over the balance of the year as ebbing demand will slow pre-sales and increase inventory. In addition, an elevated number of new listings in the resale market will compete with new condominium sales, thus also slowing the pace of new construction. Alberta Starts (000s) Singles Multiples (F)* 2016(F)* Source: CMHC (F): Forecast *The point forecast for provincial total housing starts is 35,000 for 2015 and 31,800 for Economic uncertainty is reflected by the current range of forecasts, which varies from 31,900-36,500 units for 2015 and 27,700-33,300 units for Resales: After increasing to 71,773 units in 2014, MLS sales are projected to range between 52,000 and 60,500 units in 2015 and 52,700 to 61,500 units in The economic slowdown in Alberta has caused some potential homebuyers to postpone their home purchase decision, with some waiting to see the impact on pricing while others are waiting for improved economic circumstances. Since CMHC s last forecast, resale demand has moved quickly towards the lower end of the forecast range. Prices: In 2014, the average MLS sales price in Alberta increased by 5.2 per cent to $400,590. The changing economic environment has caused demand to decrease and move many of Alberta s housing markets into conditions that favour the buyer. In 2015, the elevated level of supply and lower level of demand will ease MLS price growth with more potential for downside risk. Over the forecast period, the average MLS sales price is expected to range between $366,600 and $402,000 in 2015 and between $360,400 and $409,500 in

9 Saskatchewan Overview Declining oil prices have increased the downside risk to economic growth in Saskatchewan. As a result, Saskatchewan s real GDP has been revised lower from the previous forecast to a growth rate of 1.4 per cent in 2015 and 1.9 per cent in Notwithstanding, other key commodity prices such as potash appear to have bottomed, while uranium prices are beginning to increase from previous lows as the announced restarting of some nuclear plants in Japan in 2015 has provided some optimism for Saskatchewan s uranium industry. In addition, agricultural exports are showing growth and will help the economy expand. Saskatchewan s moderating economy will slow employment growth to 0.6 per cent in 2015 before stronger economic growth in 2016 helps increase employment by 1.4 per cent. Saskatchewan s unemployment rate is projected to increase from 3.8 per cent in 2014 to 4.6 per cent in 2015 and remain near this level at 4.5 per cent in While the uncertainty caused by lower oil prices will hold back employment growth, Saskatchewan s unemployment rate will still represent the lowest provincial unemployment rate in Canada. Net migration to Saskatchewan amounted to 11,603 in With economic growth slowing, the number of people coming to Saskatchewan is expected to decline. In 2015, net migration is forecasted to decline to 10,200 people and remain close to that level at 10,000 in The largest gains will continue to come Figure Source: CMHC from international migration. In Detail Single Starts: The effect of lower oil prices on employment growth and net migration will moderate housing demand in Saskatchewan over the next two years, as will an elevated level of new home inventory. In the absence of any significant reductions to inventory, single-detached starts are forecast to moderate and range between 3,040 and 3,430 units in 2015 and 3,060 to 3,570 units in Multiple Starts: Notwithstanding higher demand for condominium apartments in recent months in some local markets, Saskatchewan s multi-unit starts are forecast to range between 2,900 and 3,300 units in Rising inventory and moderating economic fundamentals will result in fewer multi-unit projects being initiated. With builders seeking to meet new demand from their inventory, multi-unit starts are expected to range between 2,800 and 3,300 units in Saskatchewan Starts (000s) Singles Multiples (F)* 2016(F)* (F): Forecast *The point forecast for provincial total housing starts is 6,500 for 2015 and 6,500 for Economic uncertainty is reflected by the current range of forecasts, which varies from 5,940-6,730 units for 2015 and 5,860-6,870 units for Resales: The current economic environment of slower employment growth and lower net migration is expected to yield fewer provincial MLS sales this year, with sales expected to range between 11,300 and 13,100 units in Barring any additional economic shocks, provincial MLS sales are forecast to range between 11,400 and 13,300 units in 2016, supported by move-up buying and low mortgage rates. Prices: With supply expected to continue rising faster than demand in some major markets, Saskatchewan s average MLS price is forecast to range between $282,000 and $304,500 in Buyers market conditions in both Regina and Saskatoon will help put downward pressure on the average price this year. By 2016, improved local market conditions are expected to help increase price pressure and the average MLS price is expected to range between $279,000 and $315,400. 9

10 Manitoba Overview Manitoba s diversified economy will help its real GDP grow by 2.4 per cent in 2015 and 2.2 per cent in 2016, a growth rate that will exceed the national average. Manitoba s relatively small oil and gas industry is being impacted by the oil shock; however, a lower Canadian dollar and a growing US economy will help to increase manufacturing and lift Manitoba s exports. Over the forecast period, Manitoba s steady population growth and rising wages will support consumer spending. Employment growth is projected to accelerate in 2015 with Manitoba s expanding economy. Overall, employment gains are projected to improve as trade increases which, in turn, will encourage business expansion. Manitoba s employment growth is projected to rise from 0.1 per cent in 2014 to 1.4 per cent in 2015 and 1.3 per cent in Manitoba s unemployment rate is expected to remain low relative to the national average at 5.5 per cent in 2015 and 5.4 per cent in Net migration to Manitoba amounted to 10,903 in 2014 as a result of a strong increase in international migration. Net migration is expected to continue to be a key factor supporting housing demand as Manitoba is projected to have 9,100 net migrants in 2015 and 9,300 in This is expected to generate a relatively steady pace of new household formation. While Manitoba is expected to continue to experience large inflows of international migrants, interprovincial migration is projected to remain negative, although lower energy prices should ease the net Figure Source: CMHC outflow to Alberta. In Detail Single Starts: After a pull back in 2014 production to allow inventories to draw down, single-detached starts in Manitoba are expected to range between 3,040 and 3,430 units in 2015 and 3,060 and 3,570 units in Increases in employment and wages as well as elevated net migration will contribute to new housing demand over the forecast period. However, significant increases in new home sales will be tempered by competition from an elevated number of listings in the resale market. Multiple Starts: Multi-unit starts will continue to come down from a peak level set in 2013 of 3,645 units and are expected to range between 2,500 and 2,800 units in 2015 and 2,300 to 2,600 units in As the elevated number of units currently under construction move to completion, inventories of unabsorbed multi-units will rise in both the condominium and purpose built rental markets. Manitoba Starts (000s) Singles Multiples (F)* 2016(F)* (F): Forecast *The point forecast for provincial total housing starts is 6,000 for 2015 and 5,900 for Economic uncertainty is reflected by the current range of forecasts, which varies from 5,540-6,230 units for 2015 and 5,360-6,170 units for This will signal builders to moderate production over the forecast period. Resales: Provincial sales of existing homes will see modest increases over the next two years and are expected to range between 12,900 and 14,700 transactions in 2015 and between12,800 to 14,900 units in Increases in employment, especially among 25 to 44 year olds, as well as higher earnings and continued low interest rates will support demand in the resale market. Prices: Increases in the average residential MLS price in Manitoba will continue to moderate, and range between $258,600 and $276,400 in 2015 and $260,100 and $287,100 in Modest increases in sales will be met by a higher number of listings. This will result in a market that slightly favours buyers, thus tempering upward pressure on prices. 10

11 Ontario Overview The Ontario economy will gain momentum over the forecast horizon posting growth of 2.3 and 2.4 per cent this year and next respectively. For the first time in over a decade, growth will exceed the national average. The Ontario economy is expected to transition to trade and investment led growth. Non energy exports have gained momentum in the past year as evidenced by improving Ontario manufacturing sales which are now fast approaching pre-recession levels. This momentum in exports will be supported by a low Canadian dollar and improving growth in the US - Ontario s largest trading partner. An improving trade picture will in turn lift business sentiment across the province - paving the way for stronger business investment. Improving business sentiment will support more hiring enabling employment growth to rise to 1.3 per cent and 1.7 per cent in 2015 and 2016 respectively from rates of growth below one per cent in recent years. This pace of growth however will be below historical averages owing to businesses relying more on capital spending to boost productivity and competitiveness. Ontario s unemployment rate will trend lower and reach 6.7 and 6.5 per cent in 2015 and 2016 respectively. Faster employment growth in western Canada has restrained migratory inflows and population growth in Ontario in recent years. With Ontario s economy expected to outpace growth nationally over the forecast horizon, net inter-provincial migration to Ontario will recover slightly. Total net migration will rise from 89,600 in 2015 to 97,200 net migrants by Figure Source: CMHC In Detail Single Starts: Single detached construction will trend lower over the forecast horizon ranging between 20,100 to 22,700 units in 2015 and 18,300 and 21,300 units in Modest income growth, the rising price gap between singles and condominiums and fewer sites available for new home construction will dampen single starts. Multiple Starts: For the first time in three years, multi-unit home construction led by town homes and apartments will post growth over the forecast horizon. Multi-unit starts will range between 36,700 and 41,500 units in 2015 and 36,200 to 42,200 units in The continued rise in the prices of single-detached homes is encouraging consumers to consider the purchase of less expensive housing. Demand for rental accommodation has grown in recent years encouraging increasing investment activity in the Ontario apartment market. Apartment ownership and rental demand will continue to be supported by price sensitive first time buyers and from a growing pool of empty nesters aged 55 to 64. Ontario Starts (000s) Singles Multiples (F)* 2016(F)* (F): Forecast *The point forecast for provincial total housing starts is 61,700 for 2015 and 60,600 for Economic uncertainty is reflected by the current range of forecasts, which varies from 56,800-64,200 units for 2015 and 54,500-63,600 units for Resales: Existing home sales will grow and range between 192,800 and 218,000 units in 2015 before easing in the range of 182,900 to 213,400 units in A growing stock of resale housing, along with the resale market s price advantage will keep resale activity elevated. Prices: Ontario home prices will grow at a slower rate over the forecast period ranging between $424,000 and $464,200 in 2015 and $419,700 and $487,700 in A slower pace of price growth will be the norm over the forecast horizon thanks to a more balanced housing market and a shift in demand to less expensive resale housing. 11

12 Quebec Overview A gradual acceleration of Quebec s economic growth over the next two years will provide some stimulus to housing demand in 2015 and During this period, resale markets will tighten somewhat, eventually translating into higher levels of housing starts. The progressive increase of demand will lead to price growth of between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent during the forecast horizon. In the next two years, economic growth will stem from consumer spending and net exports. Meanwhile, private investment and public expenditure growth will be limited by the decline of the Canadian dollar and by balanced budget objectives respectively. Thus, following growth of 1.5 per cent in 2014, Quebec GDP will increase within the 1.7 and 2.1 per cent range in 2015 and within the 1.8 and 2.2 per cent range in The impact on labour markets will be felt more substantially at the end of As a result, employment will grow at a rate of between 0.6 per cent and 1.2 per cent in 2015 and between 1.0 per cent and 1.4 per cent in During this period, the unemployment rate will rise slightly from the 7.7 per cent recorded in The moderate employment recovery and the relative weakening of labour markets in most of western Canada will help retain workers in the province. Moreover, with the help of rising immigration, total net migration this year will likely fall within the range of 41,000 to 43,000 persons and within the range of 44,000 to 46,000 persons in Such levels will have a positive impact on demand in Figure Source: CMHC Quebec s rental markets. In Detail Single Starts: In the next two years, demand for new single detached homes will be influenced by moderate employment growth and the tightening of the resale market. Housing starts in this market segment will be situated within the 10,500 and 11,900 range in 2015 and within the 12,000 and 14,000 range in the following year. As the resale market tightens, demand for new single detached homes will progressively increase. Multiple Starts: After bouncing back up last year, as a result of developments in large condominium construction sites in downtown Montréal, multiple starts will descend back to a level that is more in line with the demographic trends. In 2015, growth will be held back by relatively high levels of supply from units under construction and competition from the resale market. Starts of multiple units will lie within a range of 22,500 to 25,500 units this year. In 2016, activity in the retirement home Quebec Starts (000s) Singles Multiples (F)* 2016(F)* (F): Forecast *The point forecast for provincial total housing starts is 35,900 for 2015 and 40,800 for Economic uncertainty is reflected by the current range of forecasts, which varies from 33,000-37,300 units for 2015 and 36,700-42,800 units for market segment will contribute to an increase in multi-unit starts. As a result, between 24,800 and 28,900 units are forecast for Resales: Sales of existing homes recorded by Centris 9 should increase slightly this year and next, in line with employment growth. Between 68,000 and 75,000 transactions are thus expected this year. Following this increase, slightly more robust labour markets will shift the forecast range next year. Thus, between 68,500 and 76,000 sales are expected in Prices: Despite relatively high supply levels in certain market segments, rising demand will lead to price growth during the forecast horizon. In this context, prices of resale homes will post growth ranging from -2.2 per cent to 5.3 per cent in 2015, and from -3.7 per cent to 8.4 per cent in As a result, the average price recorded by Centris will range from $260,000 to 280,000 in 2015 and from $262,000 to $295,000 in The Centris system contains all the listings of Quebec real estate brokers. 12

13 New Brunswick Overview The outlook for 2015 and 2016 will be impacted by fiscal restraint. Economic growth is expected to reach 0.5 per cent in 2015 and 0.7 cent in The main challenges preventing a stronger provincial outlook include the declining fiscal position of the provincial government and a weaker outlook for commodity prices including lumber, pulp, potash and zinc. Nevertheless, the natural resources sector, which remains one of the main economic drivers for growth, should experience support from a weaker Canadian dollar. Additional support from this sector, however, will depend on the continuing improvement in global demand for commodities. Labour market conditions are expected to exhibit some improvement as investment activity begins to pick-up. Employment is projected to remain relatively unchanged in 2015 and rise 0.7 per cent in With the labour force expected to rise faster than employment, the unemployment rate will increase to 10.4 per cent in 2015 and to 10.7 per cent in The growth prospects for the province also continue to be impacted by weak population growth and previous declines in net migration. International migration is expected to rise moderately in both 2015 and 2016 following much higher levels of growth in prior years. Negative interprovincial migration will continue to exist in both 2015 and 2016, mainly due to an outflow of residents to western provinces. Net migration will turn slightly positive in 2015 following three years of declines. However, it will remain flat in 2016 as economic Figure Source: CMHC conditions are not expected to improve substantially to attract more people. In Detail Single Starts: The out-migration from the province s major centres to other parts of Canada will become less problematic for economic growth as the outflow of migrants declines. However moderate employment growth of less than one per cent will continue to impact the demand for homes over the forecast period. As a result, singles will range from 1,040 to 1,170 starts in 2015 and from 1,010 to 1,180 in Multiple Starts: Stronger activity focused on the rental market since 2010 has resulted in a rise in available units for rent throughout the province. Furthermore, rental demand is expected to decline over the forecast period, due to moderate employment growth. As a result multiple starts are expected to decline to the range of 810 to 910 units for 2015 and 740 to 870 units by New Brunswick Starts (000s) Singles Multiples (F)* 2016(F)* (F): Forecast *The point forecast for provincial total housing starts is 2,000 for 2015 and 1,950 for Economic uncertainty is reflected by the current range of forecasts, which varies from 1,800-2,100 units for 2015 and 1,800-2,000 units for Resales: The conditions in the existing home market continued to favour buyers in MLS sales should decline modestly but there could be additional downside risk due to weaker economic growth. As a result, MLS sales are forecast to lie within a range of 5,300 to 6,000 units in 2015 and a similar range of 5,200 to 6,100 units in Prices: The inventory of available homes is currently at historically high levels in NB s large urban centres. This trend which is expected to remain due to weaker demand will impact price growth over the forecast period. The MLS average price is expected to move down moderately in 2015 with prices within a range of $153,000 to $167, 400. With the possibility of slower sales growth and higher inventory levels in 2016, prices are expected to range from $148,000 to $172,

14 Nova Scotia Overview Nova Scotia (NS) is expected to record economic growth of 1.0 per cent in 2015 and 1.1 per cent in The economic outlook is expected to improve in 2015 as actual ship building activity begins this year. Recent improvements in exports are expected to continue due to the benefits of a falling Canadian dollar and a recovering U.S. economy. Labour market conditions weakened further in 2014 as both labour force and employment declined significantly. Employment is forecast to recover moderately in 2015 with a further increase of one per cent in This growth in employment is largely due to projected improvements in the private sector energy investment activity over the forecast period. A larger increase in labour force growth compared to employment will result in the unemployment rate increasing to 9.1 per cent in 2015 and 9.3 per cent in Net migration will continue to be positive over the forecast period as international migration will remain positive, rising moderately in Although interprovincial migration will not turn positive in 2015 or 2016, declines in inter-provincial migration are expected to stabilize at -500 people per year. As a result, total net migration is expected to turn in a similar performance in 2015 as last year, moving up slightly in In Detail Single Starts: The forecast number of single detached units is expected to slow in 2015 and remain close to levels observed in As the economic and demographic Figure Source: CMHC fundamentals remain stable, an aging population base will continue to be focused on moving into rental apartment units from single-detached homes. As a result, single starts will decline and lie within a range of 1,150 to 1,300 starts in 2015 and between 1,080 to 1,260 starts in Multiple Starts: Multi-unit starts in the province continued to record levels above the ten-year average. For 2015 and 2016, the level of apartment unit construction in Halifax will rebound and then pullback somewhat in Demand for apartment units will continue to be driven by an aging population that is forecast to continue growing as a share of the total population over the next several years. As a result, the range in multiple starts will be 1,700 to 1,920 units in 2015 and between 1,580 to 1,840 units in Resales: Following a more modest decline in 2014 and a small decrease in inventory levels, MLS sales in NS are forecast to remain weak within a range of 7,700 to 8,700 units in In 2016, some improvement in economic conditions across the province, including population and Nova Scotia Starts (000s) Singles Multiples (F)* 2016(F)* (F): Forecast *The point forecast for provincial total housing starts is 3,100 for 2015 and 2,950 for Economic uncertainty is reflected by the current range of forecasts, which varies from 2,900-3,200 units for 2015 and 2,700-3,100 units for employment growth, will shift sales upward within the range of 7,700 to 8,900 units. Prices: The slowdown in the MLS market in 2014 resulted in the average price of an existing home declining close to one per cent. In 2015, prices in the province will range from $205,200 to $224,600. By 2016 the range in prices will be $200,700 to $233,300 as inventory will continue to pullback from recent historic levels. 14

15 Prince Edward Island Overview The economy of Prince Edward Island (PE) is forecast to grow by 0.5 per cent in 2015 and increase by 0.7 per cent in Slightly higher economic growth will be the result of improved performance from food processing and manufacturing. A better outlook for tourism will also contribute to growth as Canadians shift their travel budgets back to spending more in Atlantic Canada. Exports of aerospace, biosciences and seafood processing industries will be among the strongest contributors to growth as a result of the weaker Canadian dollar. Employment is forecast to remain stable in 2015, followed by moderate growth of 0.6 per cent in The unemployment rate will increase to 10.8 per cent in 2015 and 10.9 per cent in 2016 as labour force growth will remain stronger than employment growth over the forecast period. International immigration is forecast to decline in 2015 and 2016 from 2014 levels. Overall, net migration is expected to remain stable and positive over the forecast period as interprovincial migration outflows will decline to -250 in 2015 and In Detail Single Starts: Weaker demand is expected to keep single-detached starts subdued over the forecast period. This is a result of a slowdown in the growth of employment from prior years, in addition to a continuing shift in the evolving needs of an aging population away from single-detached homes. As a result starts will range Figure Source: CMHC from 250 to 290 in 2015 and 240 to 280 starts in Multiple Starts: In the multi-unit segment of the market, construction will remain relatively stable as the market continues to absorb recent increases in inventory. Multiple starts are expected to range from 210 to 230 starts in 2015, with a subsequent range of 180 to 210 starts in As the vacancy rate is expected to remain elevated over the forecast period, multiple starts will decline in Prince Edward Island Starts (000s) (F)* 2016(F)* Resales: In the existing homes market, shifting economic opportunities outside of Charlottetown will continue to weaken, resulting in softer demand. This will exert downward pressure on total sales. MLS sales will range from 1,200 to 1,300 sales in 2015 and from 1,100 to 1,300 in Prices: Price growth is expected to remain weak due to slowing activity in the resale market, ranging from $153,400 to $168,000 in The average price on the island is expected to range in 2016 from $149,900 to $174,200. Singles Multiples (F): Forecast *The point forecast for provincial total housing starts is 500 for 2015 and 470 for Economic uncertainty is reflected by the current range of forecasts, which varies from units for 2015 and units for

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